No Salt Rose Scented Play Dough

I was browsing around for some inspiration when I received Anne‘s newsletter in my inbox. She was making play dough! I love making play dough and I hadn’t made a batch since Christmas so I thought: let’s do this! I didn’t follow her recipe but you certainly can.

Here is mine which doesn’t contain salt which is great for kids who still mouth everything, which means a younger sibling could play as well.

2 cups of flour

3 tablespoons of olive oil

1/2 cup of water

some rosewater

a few drops of red food coloring or whatever color you wish to use

Mix it all until desired consistency!

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I also had available some heart-shaped cookie cutters, some silver sparkles and white sequins as well as a pink flower which had done her time!

I really loved the consistency of this play dough and Sixtine did too! Let us know what you think if you try it! I hope you aren’t too tired of pinks, reds, and hearts yet! There is more to come!

Hi Delphine, thank you so much for your comment! I wrote this late in the evening and forgot to add 1/2 cup of water. I just updated the post! As for rosewater, it is just for the scent so to be quite honest, I just eyeballed it. Add some, smell it and if it is not strong enough, add some more Looking forward to seeing your masterpiece!

I can’t wait to try this with Elise – the salt in our play dough is really drying out my hands. This salt-free recipe sounds perfect for winter! Also, I keep meaning to ask you this, but where is Sixtine’s doll from? I love how realistic she looks!

Hi Anne! Thank you for your comment. The pink was inspired by your recent entry! I wasn’t able to find grapefruit essence so I thought we’d try rose! It is a great recipe – especially for little ones who still mouth everything. Also, I find the olive oil did wonders on my hands!
Sixtine got this doll on her first birthday. There is a very nice local toy boutique where we live that sell them. I have to go again soon to get a doll for Victoire’s first birthday so I will check for you as I can’t remember the brand!

wow Rose water!!! never though of it, today I made a batch and added some scented coconut oil and in another batch some cinnamon but rose water sounds so divine! I was brought up with lots of food that had rosewater as a scented element and it just reminds me of home! will try it next time and pink nicely goes with rosewater, perfect combination